“Buoyancy is a phenomenon whereby, as a leader, you float because the people you inspired believe that you should, because you've truly connected with the collective desires and values of the people you lead.” PeopleShouldBelieveDesireValuesLeaderInspiredConnectedCollectivesPhenomenonFloatsBuoyancy Author:Kevin Allen
“When your people have determined that you understand their lies in their hearts and are dedicated to their functional wellbeing, they will compensate for your weaknesses and shore up your strengths.” PeopleHeartLyingWeaknessDeterminedShoreDedicatedWellbeing Author:Kevin Allen
“The secret is to be prepared, to draw on the strengths of the people around you, and most importantly, to instill confidence that your team will step up and find a solution.” PeopleSecretStepsTeamSolutionsDrawsPreparedBe PreparedStep UpInstill Author:Kevin Allen
“Once you reach people on an authentic emotional level, they will reward your faith in them with their belief in you, and they will mobilize to get the job done.” PeopleDoneJobsBeliefLevelsEmotionalRewardsGet The Job Done Author:Kevin Allen
“Mr. Churchill connected truly to what was in the hearts of the British people, which is what a buoyant leader does. One of his most famous quotes is about making mistakes and learning from them. He wasn't shy to admit when things went wrong.” PeopleHeartDoeMistakeLeaderConnectedBritishMaking MistakesShyMistakes And LearningMaking Mistakes And Learning From Them Author:Kevin Allen
“Buoyant leadership is not a management technique, it's a leadership principle based on the belief that leading isn't presiding, it's taking people on a journey, and on any hero's journey there will be a setback.” PeopleBeliefPrinciplesJourneyHeroManagementTechniqueSetback Author:Kevin Allen
“You can't mobilize people and connect with them authentically when they can't see the true you.” PeopleTrue You Author:Kevin Allen
